There’s no sugarcoating it…Trump is bad news for ClimateTech — but thankfully, we have interviewed 200+ ClimateTech Entrepreneurs on how to build politically resilient companies — ensuring the future is greener no matter who the president is.
Today we’re distilling those key lessons for you.
Key risks across / what’s on the chopping block
Possible silver linings & some wins
Recognizing the reality of the situation
Examples of likely downside
Choose a new narrative
Key advice to startups
Better / Faster / Cheaper
Bring on Non-Climate Investors
Choose the Right Customers
Involve CVCs
Build in Climate-Friendly States
Help the US Compete with China
Recognize Climate is not Everyone’s #1 Issue
We recognize the severity of the situation we are in. But since we are here, we might as well learn from it and continue to do the good work moving forward.
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📝 Show Notes:
Topics
00:00 Brief Reactions
02:53 Key Implications (What’s at Risk & Upsides?)
06:11 Rural vs Urban Perspectives on Climate Issues
09:00 Navigating Climate Conversations in a Conservative Context
11:51 Opportunities and Risks for Climate Tech Under Trump
15:13 Changing how you Market Your Climate Tech Startup
21:52 Strategies for Climate Tech Founders Moving Forward
Links
Cipher: With Donald Trump victory, here are his energy and climate positions
Nature: Big State and Local Wins for Climate and Conservation in the United States
The Hill: 18 House Republicans ask Johnson not to target IRA clean energy tax credits
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